--- title: Systems Engineer SWC description: General Dynamics Mission Systems is hiring for the Systems Engineer SWC role in Pittsfield, MA. On-site role. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/systems-engineer-swc-at-general-dynamics-mission-systems-01a1861c-031e-75a7-b1e4-319ad2e12c8d date: 2026-11-15T17:42:40Z og_description: Join General Dynamics Mission Systems as Systems Engineer SWC in Pittsfield, MA. Pays $95.4K–$105.8K per year. On-site role. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/m2zml5.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | [General Dynamics Mission Systems](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/general-dynamics-mission-systems?utm_source=ai_markdown) | | **Location** | Pittsfield, MA | | **Salary** | $95.4K/yr - $105.8K/yr | | **Posted** | Oct 28, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** A- · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** No H-1B sponsorship on record for General Dynamics Mission Systems. - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for General Dynamics Mission Systems. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $123,000 – $184,000 a year (median $150,000). ## Description ## Basic Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field, plus a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree, plus 6 months of relevant experience. **CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:**Must be able to obtain a Department of Defense Secret security clearance within a reasonable amount of time. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, **U.S. citizenship is required.** ## Responsibilities for this Position **ROLE AND POSITION OBJECTIVES:** As a systems engineer for Strategic Weapons Control, you’ll be a member of a cross functional team responsible for design and deployment of modernization initiatives for the country's strategic submarine fleet. **We encourage you to apply if you have any of these preferred skills or experiences:** - Guidance system or weapon control knowledge and experience in systems engineering including design documentation and requirements management - Hardware and software integration; planning, testing, troubleshooting, and report generation - Engineering leadership; excellent communication and presentation skills, cross-discipline engineering knowledge, design review package generation, and developing customer intimacy **What sets you apart:** - Clear understanding of systems engineering concepts, principles, theories, and technical standards - Clear understanding of requirements management and system modeling tools - Creative thinker with ability to grasp and apply new information quickly and handle increasing responsibilities with growing complexity - Team player who thrives in collaborative environments and revels in team success - Commitment to ongoing professional development for yourself and others - Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation **Our Commitment to You:** - An exciting career path with opportunities for continuous learning and development. - Research oriented work, alongside award winning teams developing practical solutions for our nation’s security - Flexible schedules with every other Friday off work, if desired (9/80 schedule) - Competitive benefits, including 401k matching, flex time off, paid parental leave, healthcare benefits, health & wellness programs, employee resource and social groups, and more - See more at gdmissionsystems.com/careers/why-work-for-us/benefits **Workplace Options:**This position is fully on-site with the option to flex from home a couple of days in the week in the future.While on-site, you will be a part of the Pittsfield Strategic Weapon Control Systems Engineering team. #CJ2 #LI-Hybrid ## Salary Note This estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location, etc.). Actual pay may vary. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled. ## Combined Salary Range USD $95,384.00 - USD $105,817.00 /Yr. ## Company Overview General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of 12,000+ top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defense and scientific arenas. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency. We offer highly competitive benefits and pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose. You will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team! 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